At 10 55, Jade cycled from the cafe towards the bistro while Jen cycled from the bistro towards the cafe. At 11 15, the two cyclists passed each other. 14 minutes later, Jade reached bistro but Jen was 1026 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the bistro and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 10 55 to 11 15 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1026 ÷ (20 - 14)
= 171 m/min
(b)
Distance between the bistro and the cafe
= 20 x 171
= 3420 m
1000 m = 1 km
3420 m = 3.42 km
Distance between the bistro and the cafe = 3.42 km
Answer(s): (a) 171 m/min; (b) 3.42 km